Chapter 510: So That's How It Is!

The jade slips were prepared. Ye Yuan picked one up and began inscribing the solution to problem 136.

This kind of inscription didn't take long; Ye Yuan finished the jade slip quickly.

Without delay, Ye Yuan picked up a second jade slip to inscribe.

Seeing this, Cao Fang sneered inwardly.

Even if you're that extraordinary, can you really solve all ten problems?

If that were the case, wouldn't the Thousand Questions Wall of the Cao family become a joke?

"Someone, invite the three elders of the advisory group here!" Cao Fang ordered.

Since Ye Yuan wanted to embarrass himself, let him be embarrassed!

When the three elders directly rejected his answers, let's see what he had to say then.

Soon, three Alchemy Emperor powerhouses were invited into the hall.

Thus, there were four Alchemy Emperor powerhouses in the hall. Moreover, among the advisory group, there was a mid-level Alchemy Emperor. Such a lineup could be called luxurious.

"Eh, Wuxuan, why are you here too?" one of the Alchemy Emperor powerhouses asked in surprise.

"Hehe, Liuyun, I'm here today because of this kid," Wuxuan said, pointing at Ye Yuan, who was inscribing jade slips.

Liuyun and the other two looked at Ye Yuan and couldn't help but narrow their eyes: "Who is this young man, challenging ten seventh-layer problems at once?"

They were surprised by Ye Yuan's extravagance, not his courage.

In their view, Ye Yuan was simply being ridiculous. They just couldn't understand why Wuxuan, an Alchemy Emperor, would accompany a child in such nonsense.

"Three elders, his name is Ye Yuan, just a show-off. But out of respect for Elder Wuxuan, I asked you to come to the hall," Cao Fang said.

"Hmm, that's fine. We are under the Cao family's patronage, so naturally we should contribute. Brother Wuxuan deserves our presence. But who does this young man belong to? He's too reckless. Brother Wuxuan, why are you indulging him?" the mid-level Alchemy Emperor said.

"Hehe, Brother Zhujiang, don't be too quick to judge. This young man has some skill. Solving ten at once might be reckless, but one? I think it's possible!" Wuxuan said.

Hearing Wuxuan's words, Zhujiang was momentarily stunned.

He knew Wuxuan's character very well.

Wuxuan was steady and experienced in alchemy, never acting rashly.

Today, he was praising a young man so openly in front of everyone. Could this young man really be exceptional?

The other two also sized up Ye Yuan but saw nothing remarkable.

Moreover, Ye Yuan was inscribing jade slips too quickly; it looked like fooling around.

Solving a seventh-layer problem required a lot of time and effort; how could it be done like this?

If Ye Yuan had challenged one before, done extensive research, and returned to challenge again, that would be understandable.

But solving ten at once—what else could it be but nonsense?

"Brother Wuxuan, don't joke! You know how difficult the seventh-layer problems are. Can a wet-behind-the-ears youth solve them?" Zhujiang said in disbelief.

Wuxuan smiled: "I don't know if he can solve them, but I have a feeling he might just do it."

"Done!"

Zhujiang was about to ask more when Ye Yuan's voice rang out.

"Hiss..."

The alchemists present gasped. Wasn't this solving speed a bit too fast?

"Hey, this kid has guts, making four Alchemy Emperors wait for his nonsense. I wonder what expressions Zhujiang and the others will have later."

"Such speed is pure bluffing! How could a seventh-layer problem be solved so quickly?"

"This young man has skill, but his temperament needs tempering! Such showmanship is too embarrassing."

Seeing Ye Yuan finish the jade slips so quickly, the alchemists had lost interest in watching.

If not for the several Alchemy Emperors present, they probably wouldn't even bother to look.

"Young man, are you sure you're not messing with us old folks? Although Brother Wuxuan thinks highly of you, you should know your limits!" Zhujiang said meaningfully.

"Hehe, how would Ye Yuan dare to trifle with the seniors? Whether my answers are correct, the seniors can judge. Just... don't go against your conscience," Ye Yuan said with a smile.

Hearing this, Zhujiang and the other two were startled.

The three of them were not actually affiliated with the Cao family; they were just there to oversee the Thousand Questions Wall.

This was the Cao family's practice: the advisory group rotated every five years, and the invited Alchemy Emperors had no connection to the Cao family.

This ensured maximum fairness.

Because of this, although the Cao family had declined, they were still a formidable force in Wufang City and even the Boundless Domain.

This practice was fine, but Zhujiang and the others, being long-term guests of the Cao family, naturally received many benefits.

When Cao Fang troubled them with small matters, they couldn't easily refuse.

Ye Yuan's words just now were a subtle jab at them.

But these old foxes wouldn't show it on their faces.

"Haha, good. Truly, heroes come from youth. Let me first see if your solution has any merit!"

With that, Zhujiang reached for the answer to problem 136.

"Brother Zhujiang, problem 136 was posted by the Guild Master. If I may be so bold, could I examine it first?" Wuxuan suddenly spoke.

Zhujiang paused, then nodded: "Since Brother Wuxuan has the interest, why not let you see it first?"

Zhujiang didn't care because he didn't believe Ye Yuan could solve it.

"Haha, thank you, Brother Zhujiang!"

With that, Wuxuan gave Ye Yuan a meaningful glance and picked up the jade slip with the answer to problem 136.

Wuxuan's divine sense sank into the jade slip. At first, he looked calm and composed.

But as time passed, Wuxuan's brows gradually furrowed!

Seeing this, the crowd grew curious. Could this kid's solution actually have some merit?

Cao Fang sneered inwardly. These two were putting on a good act; even he was almost fooled.

But in the end, facts would speak for themselves!

"What's the matter, Brother Wuxuan? Does the solution have some merit?" Zhujiang asked, though he still didn't believe it.

In fact, he thought the same as Cao Fang—Wuxuan and Ye Yuan were putting on a show.

"Hahaha... So that's how it is! So that's how it is!" Suddenly, Wuxuan laughed maniacally, looking extremely excited.